Notes:NOTICE: UPON THE PURCHASE OF TICKETS AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO THE VAN DYCK CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE. THIS PURCHASE GUARANTEES FULL-SERVICE DINING SEATING BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT. DOORS TO ALL SHOWS OPEN AT LEAST 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE START. SEATING CHART WILL BE DONE BASED ON THE QUANTITY PURCHASED. SEPARATE TRANSACTIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO SIT TOGETHER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIT WITH A LARGE PARTY PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH ONE ACCOUNT. ENJOY!

The Sinatra songbook from its beginning in the swing era of the 1930’s to the definitive recordings of the “sing” era of the 40’s and 50’s are representative of Frank Sinatra’s impact on American Culture, and despite changing record formats, Sinatra continually made his mark singing and promoting the American popular song throughout a career that spanned 60 years.

With dinner and a show, The Joey Thomas Big Band will have you humming Sinatra standards including “The Christmas Waltz,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and “White Christmas” long after the evening is over!

A perfect Christmas gift for grandparents, parents . . . or any American Songbook lover!

Over the last century, Frank Sinatra has been the icon of the Great American Songbook with songs of love and master of flirtation, and who else should showcase the sultry side of Sinatra on Valentine’s Day than The Joey Thomas Big Band. On this Valentine’s Day weekend you’ll have two chances to treat your special Valentine to a sumptuous four-course dinner, show, and dancing.

The Joey Thomas Big Band helps Watertown and the Italian American Civic Associaion celebrate Italian heritage at the BRAVO ITALIANO FESTIVAL in Watertown. Vocalist Bob Father joins The JTBB in the big band’s signature Sinatra Show. The ultimate tribute to the Italian American heritage in us all and the Great American Songbook.

We recently had the pleasure of performing for the wedding reception of Anthony and Rebecca at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, NY. Quite a fun celebration! Courtesy of vocalist April Marie, we are able to share some video. So, here’s The Birth of the Blues featuring vocalist Bob Father with The Joey Thomas Big Band.

What a song! The Birth of the Blues music was written by Ray Henderson with the lyrics by Buddy G. DeSylva and Lew Brown. Published in 1926, it was recorded in 1927 by “Whispering” Jack Smith, the Hamilton Sisters and Fordyce (Three X Sisters), and by Cab Calloway, in 1943 or 1944.

And, of course, the great song man himself, Mr. Frank Sinatra, had it as a hit later on. It was frequently performed by popular singers such as Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Shirley Bassey, Keely Smith, Jack Teagarden, Pearl Bailey, and Al Hirt.

The Joey Thomas Big Band is seeking a Male Vocalist for selected performances.

Here’s an opportunity for a versatile male vocalist to stretch his abilities and refine a diverse range of repertoire in front of the premier modern big band of New York’s Capital Region (Albany-Troy- Schenectady-Saratoga-Amsterdam-Hudson) . If you …

are a well-read musician who can perform all styles … from swing to pop